Transforming Public Spaces

Transforming public places

Chattanooga's Transportation Department is accepting applications to transform public rights-of-way such as sidewalks, on-street parking spaces, travel lanes, and full street widths into active, inviting streets. Pedestrian-centered projects expand public spaces, calm traffic, and increase safety for people who walk, bike, and take transit. They also encourage walking and bicycling, build a sense of community, and increase foot traffic for local businesses. Organizations and business owners can use this form for a Transportation Department review of enhancement projects in the City right-of-way. Applicants will need to identify an appropriate site, show neighborhood support for the project, raise funds required for materials and installation, and provide long-term management, maintenance, and operations of the project. Transportation Department staff will work with the applicant to develop a project that makes the best use our public space.

Possible projects to bring your community to life:

Bicycle Corrals - repurposing an on-street parking space with bicycle racks—enough space for 10 bicycles to lock up in place of one car.

Parklets - small spaces that expand the sidewalk into parking spaces or travel lanes to provide amenities and green space.

Pedestrian Plaza - creates accessible pedestrian zone in a commercial area by closing a street to most automobile traffic. Emergency vehicles have access at all times and delivery vehicles are restricted.

Resources to empower citizens in reclaiming their public space:

Please note, the following resources are for reference only. They do not necessarily reflect the policies or procedures of the City of Chattanooga.